Senior Accountant

Shinda Management Corporation•Queens Village, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring that financial statements are in line with owner's requirements and industry standards. Working under the direction of the assistant controller, the Senior Accountant reviews the financial reports to assure that they meet standard accounting principles, state and federal regulations and government policies. This position oversees the accounting team and assures they are keeping up with their individual responsibilities.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years accounting experience
BA/BS in accounting
Strong knowledge in Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable.
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Technical and comprehensive knowledge of all finance, financial planning, and accounting areas of a business including an excellent understanding of GAAP
Real Estate experience a must
Excellent computer skills including all MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) required
Demonstrated professional demeanor, and the ability to maintain confidential information

Nice To Haves

public accounting and business experience preferred
CPA or an MBA is a plus
Payroll Processes knowledge is a plus.
affordable housing experience a plus
Yardi Software experience preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the accounting team's day-to-day activities
Audits monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards
Prepares monthly journal entries
Review financials for budget variances and balance sheet anomalies
Maintain Excel spreadsheets to assist auditors in the year-end audit process
Assists with the financial planning, forecasting and budgeting processes
Oversee the Properties' year-end audits and liaison with the independent auditors
Work interdepartmentally to achieve the overall goals of the company
Liaison with outside owners, asset managers and government oversight agencies
Assists executive team with a variety of tasks as needed
Training of accounting staff to ensure they are ready for advancement to higher positions